The San Antonio Spurs wouldn't have all those title banners in the rafters if it weren't for Tony Parker. That has to be noted at the outset.
But the six-time All-Star hasn't been himself lately, failing to tally double-figure points four times in five games—a stretch during which he made just 5 of 34 field-goal attempts. The 32-year-old is posting his lowest per-game scoring average (13.8) since his rookie campaign, and his ordinarily electric scoring ability hasn't found consistent rhythm.
Parker's struggles have become emblematic of his team's, one of several explanations for a 36-23 record and an enduring attachment to that No. 7 seed.
"It's tough right now," he told reporters after San Antonio's fourth straight loss, a 111-95 meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. "It's tough. Since I've been with the Spurs, I've never experienced that in a 3-game, 4-game stretch. We're not making shots. It starts with me. I'm not making shots. Our three-point shooters are not making shots, and everything is tough. We just have to stay positive."
To whatever extent the Spurs offense remains capable of great things, ...
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What’s Wrong with Tony Parker?
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